The Friends of Figma RJ is an independent local community, supported by Figma, that seeks to strengthen the design ecosystem in Rio de Janeiro. We organize events, discussion rounds, and experiences that connect people around design, collaboration, and creativity.
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Team People Volunteer
Context
As a volunteer for Friends of Figma - Rio de Janeiro, I am involved in the People front managing the Whatsapp and Discord communities. In addition to creating topics that encourage conversation in the Design community, I also curate content and recommendations, such as courses, events, mentoring, job openings, and study groups.
Besides this main front, I also participate in the organization of events, acting both as a presenter and behind the scenes.
Issues
When I joined the community, I noticed that those who attended in-person meetings missed a closer connection with the Design scene in Rio de Janeiro. Since I was already actively participating in these events and in Design groups on WhatsApp, Facebook, and Discord, I was invited to join the People team as a volunteer.
Approach
Creation of a community on Whatsapp and Discord.
Management of engagement groups, such as: giveaways, job openings, mentoring, surveys, study groups, etc.
Creation of design and creativity topics to generate conversations and technical discussions in the group.
Applied Solutions
Mentoring with senior professionals to help those starting in the field or migrating careers.
Closer contact with the Carioca Design community.
Creation of new event formats focused on networking, such as meetups in cafes, happy hours, and picnics.
Discounts on courses, events, and technical books.
Partnerships with major institutions, events, and companies.
Applied solutions
Mentorship with senior professionals to help those starting in the field or transitioning careers.
Closer contact with the Carioca Design community.
Creation of new event formats, focused on networking, such as meetings in cafes, happy hours, and picnics.
Discounts on courses, events, and technical books.
Partnerships with major institutions, events, and companies.
Concrete results
Inaugural Class of the Veiga de Almeida University (UVA)
I was invited, as a graduate and representative of Friends of Figma – Rio de Janeiro, to participate in a round table alongside prominent professionals from the market. The theme was “Job Market – Current Scenario and Possible Paths,” at the inaugural class of the Design, Advertising, Film, and Journalism courses at Veiga de Almeida University (UVA).
THE WAVE TOUR - Friends of Figma Rio de Janeiro 2025
In this meeting where I was one of the Hosts, Juno — designer and leader of Friends of Figma Atlanta — brought together Brazilian brands of different sizes and sectors to present how they are applying the new Figma ecosystem in their daily routines. From startups to large companies, the cases showed how Figma is redefining workflows and promoting more collaboration between designers, developers, PMs, and other stakeholders.
CONFIG WATCH PARTY 2025 - Rio de Janeiro
We gathered our community to watch, share ideas, laugh, network, and cheer together for the Figma releases. It was a night full of inspiration, connection, and that feeling of being among people who truly understand the power of collaborative design.
Concrete Results
1,892 followers on Instagram.
1,000 followers on LinkedIn.
300 members in the WhatsApp community.
11 groups with specific content.
3 fixed mentors.
An average of 1 in-person event per month.
Strengthening the community of Designers in Rio de Janeiro.
Learnings
Being part of Friends of Figma - Rio de Janeiro made me understand up close what it means to care and be in community. I learned how to start conversations without forcing, how to deal with different ways of participating, and how to connect people who were looking for similar things. I also discovered how laborious and, at the same time, gratifying it is to organize an event, whether presenting in front or working behind the scenes.
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Friends of Figma - Rio de Janeiro
OVERVIEW
The Friends of Figma RJ is an independent local community, supported by Figma, that seeks to strengthen the design ecosystem in Rio de Janeiro. We organize events, discussion rounds, and experiences that connect people around design, collaboration, and creativity.
INDUSTRY
Technology
CLIENT
Figma
LOAD
Team People Volunteer
Context
As a volunteer for Friends of Figma - Rio de Janeiro, I work in the People department managing the Whatsapp and Discord communities. In addition to creating topics that encourage conversation in the Design community, I also curate content and recommendations, such as courses, events, mentoring, job openings, and study groups.
Besides this main role, I also participate in organizing events, acting both as a presenter and behind the scenes.
Issues
When I joined the community, I noticed that those who attended in-person meetings missed a closer connection with the Design scene in Rio de Janeiro. Since I was already actively participating in these events and in Design groups on WhatsApp, Facebook, and Discord, I was invited to join the People team as a volunteer.
Approach
Community creation on Whatsapp and Discord.
Management of engagement groups, such as: giveaways, job openings, mentoring, surveys, study groups, etc.
Creation of design and creativity topics to generate conversations and technical discussions in the group.
Applied Solutions
Mentoring with senior professionals to help those starting in the field or migrating careers.
Closer contact with the Carioca Design community.
Creation of new event formats focused on networking, such as meetups in cafes, happy hours, and picnics.
Discounts on courses, events, and technical books.
Partnerships with major institutions, events, and companies.
Applied solutions
1,892 followers on Instagram.
1,000 followers on LinkedIn.
300 members in the WhatsApp community.
11 groups with specific content.
3 fixed mentors.
Average of 1 in-person event per month.
Strengthening the community of Designers in Rio de Janeiro.
Concrete results
Inaugural Class of the Veiga de Almeida University (UVA)
I was invited, as a graduate and representative of Friends of Figma – Rio de Janeiro, to participate in a round table alongside prominent professionals from the market. The theme was “Job Market – Current Scenario and Possible Paths,” at the inaugural class of the Design, Advertising, Film, and Journalism courses at Veiga de Almeida University (UVA).
THE WAVE TOUR - Friends of Figma Rio de Janeiro 2025
In this meeting where I was one of the Hosts, Juno — designer and leader of Friends of Figma Atlanta — brought together Brazilian brands of different sizes and sectors to present how they are applying the new Figma ecosystem in their daily routines. From startups to large companies, the cases showed how Figma is redefining workflows and promoting more collaboration between designers, developers, PMs, and other stakeholders.
CONFIG WATCH PARTY 2025 - Rio de Janeiro
We gathered our community to watch, share ideas, laugh, network, and cheer together for the Figma releases. It was a night full of inspiration, connection, and that feeling of being among people who truly understand the power of collaborative design.
Concrete Results
1,892 followers on Instagram.
1,000 followers on LinkedIn.
300 members in the WhatsApp community.
11 groups with specific content.
3 fixed mentors.
An average of 1 in-person event per month.
Strengthening the community of Designers in Rio de Janeiro.
Learnings
Being part of Friends of Figma - Rio de Janeiro made me understand up close what it means to care and be in community. I learned how to start conversations without forcing, how to deal with different ways of participating, and how to connect people who were looking for similar things. I also discovered how laborious and, at the same time, gratifying it is to organize an event, whether presenting in front or working behind the scenes.
Smooth Scroll
This will hide itself!
This will hide itself!
Friends of Figma - Rio de Janeiro
OVERVIEW
The Friends of Figma RJ is an independent local community, supported by Figma, that seeks to strengthen the design ecosystem in Rio de Janeiro. We organize events, discussion rounds, and experiences that connect people around design, collaboration, and creativity.
INDUSTRY
Technology
CLIENT
Figma
LOAD
Team People Volunteer
Context
As a volunteer for Friends of Figma - Rio de Janeiro, I work in the People department managing the Whatsapp and Discord communities. In addition to creating topics that encourage conversation in the Design community, I also curate content and recommendations, such as courses, events, mentoring, job openings, and study groups.
Besides this main role, I also participate in organizing events, acting both as a presenter and behind the scenes.
Issues
When I joined the community, I noticed that those who attended in-person meetings missed a closer connection with the Design scene in Rio de Janeiro. Since I was already actively participating in these events and in Design groups on WhatsApp, Facebook, and Discord, I was invited to join the People team as a volunteer.
Approach
Community creation on Whatsapp and Discord.
Management of engagement groups, such as: giveaways, job openings, mentoring, surveys, study groups, etc.
Creation of design and creativity topics to generate conversations and technical discussions in the group.
Applied Solutions
Mentoring with senior professionals to help those starting in the field or migrating careers.
Closer contact with the Carioca Design community.
Creation of new event formats focused on networking, such as meetups in cafes, happy hours, and picnics.
Discounts on courses, events, and technical books.
Partnerships with major institutions, events, and companies.
Applied solutions
1,892 followers on Instagram.
1,000 followers on LinkedIn.
300 members in the WhatsApp community.
11 groups with specific content.
3 fixed mentors.
Average of 1 in-person event per month.
Strengthening the community of Designers in Rio de Janeiro.
Concrete results
Inaugural Class of the Veiga de Almeida University (UVA)
I was invited, as a graduate and representative of Friends of Figma – Rio de Janeiro, to participate in a round table alongside prominent professionals from the market. The theme was “Job Market – Current Scenario and Possible Paths,” at the inaugural class of the Design, Advertising, Film, and Journalism courses at Veiga de Almeida University (UVA).
THE WAVE TOUR - Friends of Figma Rio de Janeiro 2025
In this meeting where I was one of the Hosts, Juno — designer and leader of Friends of Figma Atlanta — brought together Brazilian brands of different sizes and sectors to present how they are applying the new Figma ecosystem in their daily routines. From startups to large companies, the cases showed how Figma is redefining workflows and promoting more collaboration between designers, developers, PMs, and other stakeholders.
CONFIG WATCH PARTY 2025 - Rio de Janeiro
We gathered our community to watch, share ideas, laugh, network, and cheer together for the Figma releases. It was a night full of inspiration, connection, and that feeling of being among people who truly understand the power of collaborative design.
Concrete Results
1,892 followers on Instagram.
1,000 followers on LinkedIn.
300 members in the WhatsApp community.
11 groups with specific content.
3 fixed mentors.
An average of 1 in-person event per month.
Strengthening the community of Designers in Rio de Janeiro.
Learnings
Being part of Friends of Figma - Rio de Janeiro made me understand up close what it means to care and be in community. I learned how to start conversations without forcing, how to deal with different ways of participating, and how to connect people who were looking for similar things. I also discovered how laborious and, at the same time, gratifying it is to organize an event, whether presenting in front or working behind the scenes.
Smooth Scroll
This will hide itself!
This will hide itself!